"The description of the petitioner as the mastermind rests mainly on the disclosure statements recorded during investigation. It is well settled that the statement of a
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"The sweep of Section 5(1) of the Act of 2002 is not limited to the accused named in the criminal activity relating to a scheduled
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CHANDIGARH: The Punjab and Haryana High Court has ruled that orders passed by the Maintenance Tribunal or Appellate Tribunal under the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents
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"In essence, the ingredients of the two offences are intrinsically contradictory and mutually exclusive in nature and as such, cannot co-exist. Consequently, their simultaneous application
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BHOPAL: Observing that the relocation of industrial operations from municipal residential zones falls squarely within executive urban planning rather than environmental adjudication, the National Green Tribunal, Central
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"Such a bright student should not be unnecessarily dragged in criminal proceedings spoiling his entire career only for a trivial reason that he accompanied six
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"The mere fact that the petitioner disputes the signature does not, by itself, necessitate reference to an expert. The trial Court has the discretion to
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"The Police cannot, merely on the basis of an apprehension that a law and order problem may arise, interfere with the petitioner's business and compel the closure
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"Prima facie, in the opinion of this Court, the function of assisting the Court for discharge of judicial work is also an essential duty and
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"If the jurisdiction under Article 226 of the Constitution of India is exercised in the case of present nature, it would amount to breaching the
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"Pursuing higher education after marriage is not a privilege granted by the respondent, but a right which the wife is always entitled to exercise. Similarly,
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GUWAHATI: The Gauhati High Court has ruled that Electoral Photo Identity Cards (EPIC) and PAN cards cannot be accepted as proof of Indian citizenship under
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"The respondent, being a co-sharer in the suit property is legally entitled to file the present suit against the appellant without impleading Sh. Govind Prasad,
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Holding that an isolated conviction under Section 323/34 of the Indian Penal Code cannot form the basis of prosecution under the Uttar Pradesh Gangsters and
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"Section 17A is confined to cases in which the alleged offence is relatable to a recommendation or decision made by the public servant in discharge of official
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"The defendant cannot contend that she was taken by surprise by the documents produced by the Plaintiffs when the facts sought to be introduced relate
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"The mere existence of territorial jurisdiction in various courts cannot on its own become justification for forum shopping and cannot result in the perpetuation of notions of
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NEW DELHI: Clarifying that judicial interventions aimed at ensuring unhindered access to justice do not operate as an automatic stay on statutory prohibitory orders, a
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"Ordinarily, in cases of this type, having regard to the maximum punishment that the trial court would impose, ultimately, if the accused is held to
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"Although the amount of premium, by itself, cannot enlarge the scope of contractual coverage, the insurer cannot be permitted to defeat the very object of
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"The sweep of Section 5(1) of the Act of 2002 is not limited to the accused named in the criminal activity relating to a scheduled
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BHOPAL: Observing that the relocation of industrial operations from municipal residential zones falls squarely within executive urban planning rather than environmental adjudication, the National Green Tribunal, Central
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"The mere existence of territorial jurisdiction in various courts cannot on its own become justification for forum shopping and cannot result in the perpetuation of notions of
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NEW DELHI: Clarifying that judicial interventions aimed at ensuring unhindered access to justice do not operate as an automatic stay on statutory prohibitory orders, a
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"Ordinarily, in cases of this type, having regard to the maximum punishment that the trial court would impose, ultimately, if the accused is held to
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"A son’s son is not mentioned as an heir under Class I of the Schedule, and, therefore he could not get any right in the
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"In our considered view, the Trust accordingly satisfies the test of being financially, functionally and administratively dominated by or under the control of the Government,
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"The expectation of decree, having remained pending for several decades, cannot be rendered fruitless by reason of the unwillingness or recalcitrance of a Judgment Debtor." Holding
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"The concept of planned cultivation of commercial crop is totally contrary to the very concept of a naturally occurring minor forest produce. From the very nature of
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"Likelihood of a suit being dismissed after trial does not furnish a ground for the Court to reject the plaint prior to the trial. If
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"Section 106 of the Evidence Act cannot be invoked to make up the inability of the prosecution to produce evidence of circumstances pointing to the
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"The purpose of the consolidation proceedings was not to dislodge tenure holders from their prime land by allotting it to strangers. Being tenants of the
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"The fact that quantum of the additional tax is determined with reference to the sales tax imposed would not alter its character. It is in reality a
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"We are of the strong opinion that laws that penalise having more than two children have lost their relevance. The foundation of such laws, i.e. the
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"There is no withdrawing of the pension, it is only the withholding during the period when the posts of the Chairman or, as the case
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"Thus, the prescription of 24 hours time period would commence the moment a person is detained by the arresting authority suspecting him to have committed
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"The principle that adverse entries lose their significance upon promotion of an employee to a higher post is confined to those entries which pre-date the
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"Section 18 of the Limitation Act does not require that an acknowledgment be made to the name of the creditor specifically or be drawn up
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"The judgment cannot be construed as directing a general revision of service allocations or seniority across successive recruitment years, nor does it confer individual relief
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"The subject of the surcharge remains the sale or purchase of goods; the only difference lies in the arithmetical route by which the quantum is reached. Accordingly,
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"The description of the petitioner as the mastermind rests mainly on the disclosure statements recorded during investigation. It is well settled that the statement of a
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CHANDIGARH: The Punjab and Haryana High Court has ruled that orders passed by the Maintenance Tribunal or Appellate Tribunal under the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents
read more
"In essence, the ingredients of the two offences are intrinsically contradictory and mutually exclusive in nature and as such, cannot co-exist. Consequently, their simultaneous application
read more
"Such a bright student should not be unnecessarily dragged in criminal proceedings spoiling his entire career only for a trivial reason that he accompanied six
read more
"The mere fact that the petitioner disputes the signature does not, by itself, necessitate reference to an expert. The trial Court has the discretion to
read more
"The Police cannot, merely on the basis of an apprehension that a law and order problem may arise, interfere with the petitioner's business and compel the closure
read more
"Prima facie, in the opinion of this Court, the function of assisting the Court for discharge of judicial work is also an essential duty and
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"If the jurisdiction under Article 226 of the Constitution of India is exercised in the case of present nature, it would amount to breaching the
read more
"Pursuing higher education after marriage is not a privilege granted by the respondent, but a right which the wife is always entitled to exercise. Similarly,
read more
GUWAHATI: The Gauhati High Court has ruled that Electoral Photo Identity Cards (EPIC) and PAN cards cannot be accepted as proof of Indian citizenship under
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"The respondent, being a co-sharer in the suit property is legally entitled to file the present suit against the appellant without impleading Sh. Govind Prasad,
read more
Holding that an isolated conviction under Section 323/34 of the Indian Penal Code cannot form the basis of prosecution under the Uttar Pradesh Gangsters and
read more
"Section 17A is confined to cases in which the alleged offence is relatable to a recommendation or decision made by the public servant in discharge of official
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"The defendant cannot contend that she was taken by surprise by the documents produced by the Plaintiffs when the facts sought to be introduced relate
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"None of the aforesaid circumstances exist in the present case. Therefore, there is no reason to entertain the present writ petition when the petitioner has
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"When two or more proceedings are pending in different Courts between the same parties, which raise common question of fact and law and when the decisions
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"From the above law laid down by the Apex Court it is apparent that if a complaint is filed before the expiry of a period
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A report submitted under Section 173 of the Code of Criminal Procedure by an empowered police officer satisfies the statutory mandate under Section 75 of
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"The existence of a civil remedy or a written agreement does not bar criminal proceedings where the allegations, if taken at face value, disclose the commission of
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"There is no doubt that presumption under Section 29 exists but it is not an absolute presumption. This Court is of the opinion that presumption
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Repeal of 135-Year-Old Law: Bankers’ Books Evidence Act, 2026 Mandates Technology-Neutral Proof for Digital Banking Records
The Indian legal
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The Juvenile Justice system in India has evolved significantly over the years, reflecting the changing societal values and international commitments towards the rights of children. The Juvenile
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Cross-examination is a critical component of the adversarial legal system, particularly in India, where it serves as a powerful tool for truth discovery. The process allows the
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In the Indian legal system, judgments play a crucial role in shaping jurisprudence and guiding future cases. These judgments can be classified into two primary categories: reportable and non-reportable.
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The introduction of "The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023", "The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023", and "The Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023" marks a significant milestone in the Indian legal framework,
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